LaunchAPEX

Offering Access to Resources and Community Support

Business Training ● Financial Resources ● Mentoring ● Networking

Business Training

Ten 3-hour sessions of comprehensive business training

Access to Financial Resources

Pairing with available financial resources

Mentoring

An assigned mentor from the business community

Networking

Network with other entrepreneurs and business owners

Our Mission

LaunchAPEX is dedicated to assisting current Apex residents who want to take their business to the next level. The goal of LaunchAPEX is to develop successful Apex entrepreneurs and small businesses by delivering access to business training, financial resources, business networking, and business mentoring.

Our Story

LaunchAPEX is part of the LaunchMyCity family of programs, modeled after LaunchDETROIT. We strive to develop local entrepreneurs by expanding access to comprehensive training and resources necessary to be successful.

READY TO JOIN THE NEXT
LAUNCHAPEX CLASS?

We're looking to partner with current small business owners (brick and mortar or home businesses) who would benefit from the combination of business and financial resources that LaunchAPEX provides. Entrepreneurs with great new business ideas will also be considered.

HERE'S WHAT OUR GRADUATES ARE SAYING

Interested? Click here to view program qualifications

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2025-2026 Important dates

Cohort #9 Application Opens - June 3

Information Session #1 - June 17

Information Session #2 - June 26

Cohort #9 Application Closes - July 15

Interviews Start - July 29

Orientation - August 20

First Class - August 26

Mentor/Mentee Matching Event - October 14

Last Class - November 4

Graduation - June 2026

INTERESTED IN BEING A MENTOR?

Having a successful mentor relationship can play a critical role in the future success of our students and can be extremely fulfilling for the mentor. Learn more about the role and mentorship opportunity with LaunchAPEX.

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